At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Narendra Modi emphasized India’s role as a global AI hub, launching the mantra “Design in India, Deliver to the World.” He highlighted youth-led AI innovation, ethical standards, and transparency in digital content.
PM Modi Emphasizes MANAV Vision to Make India a Global AI Hub
New Delhi: Addressing the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026' held in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a proud moment for the entire world, especially the developing countries in the Global South. He said that India is home to one-sixth of humanity and such an event demonstrates India's global importance.
PM Modi described artificial intelligence as the most revolutionary technology in human history. He said, "What we are seeing today are the first signs of AI's potential. It is increasing productivity exponentially, and its impact has never been seen before in history." He compared AI to historical discoveries such as the art of writing and the invention of wireless signals and said that its true impact will become more evident over time.
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PM Modi described deepfakes and fabricated content as a major threat to global stability. He said that just as there are safety standards for food and beverages, there should be authenticity labels in the digital world. He emphasized the need to establish global standards and adopt watermarking and clear source standards for AI-generated text, photos, and videos to maintain transparency and trust in the digital world.
Appreciating the participation of youth at the summit, the Prime Minister said that Indian youth are using AI to help agriculture, security, and the disabled. He described this as a major success of 'Make in India'. He said that India's young talent is developing AI models and technologies that will be effective for business as well as social reforms.
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Embracing the mantra of 'Design and Develop in India, Deliver to the World,' PM Modi described India as a natural hub for affordable and large-scale solutions. He said that models developed in India can be easily implemented across the world and that the global tech world should focus on innovating in India.
The Prime Minister presented India's 'MANAV' vision for AI. M - Ethical Systems, A - Accountable Governance, N - National Sovereignty, A - Accessible and Inclusive, V - Lawful and Equitable Technology. He says this approach will prove crucial to humanity's well-being in the AI-driven world of the 21st century.
